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Add 15/30 and 49/24

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

15/30 + 49/24 is 61/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/120 + 245/120 = 60 + 245/120 = 305/120
5. 305/120 simplified gives 61/24
6. So, 15/30 + 49/24 = 61/24
   In mixed form: 213/24

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